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We're the UK's oldest LGBTQ+ charity, supporting the health and wellbeing of our city's communities since 1972
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LONDON FRIEND
Welcome to the LGBT Mental Health & Wellbeing Charity
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SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS
We are back in person (as well as continuing our online sessions)!
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TRANS RIGHTS
We're proud to have signed this joint statement and stand in solidarity with our trans colleagues, supporters and trans people who use our services.
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PINK INK
A creative writing group open to all LGBT people. There is no need to book, just come along. Second and fourth Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm.
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COUNSELLING
Refer yourself to our 12 weeks counselling service.
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ANTIDOTE
If you have questions or concern regarding your drug, alcohol or chemsex use, come to one of our drop-ins.
Antidote Drop-Ins
T-TUESDAY
T-Tuesday is our social support group for trans and non-binary people or anyone questioning their gender.
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VOLUNTEERING
Have you thought about volunteering in the LGBT community? Apply to be a volunteer at London Friend.
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ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
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"I am the happiest I remember being in a long time thanks to London Friend."
Counselling Service User
"Antidote gave me structure, focus and support."
Antidote Service User
"What I really like about LF is its dedication to helping older LGBT people."
Support Group User
"London Friend offers so much to the LGBT community in a way that differs from other organisations."
Counselling Service User
"Everyone I have met there so far has been very welcoming, helpful and empathetic."
Support Group User
"We need a space to be open whether gay, lesbian, bi or trans. Friend's social and sharing groups give me that chance."
Support Group User
"Volunteering at London Friend allows me to do lots of things."
London Friend Volunteer
"If it weren't for Antidote I know that I would either be dead or in prison."
Antidote Service User
"London Friend creates a very friendly and equal environment for all LGBT people."
Counselling Service User
"London Friend are not afraid to really stand up and fight for the well-being of our community."
Service User
"The groups at London Friend are great" Interesting informative and fun."
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NEWS

Corona Virus Update

17th March 2020 5 Comments

UPDATED 30/05/2022 London Friend is currently running a mix of in-person and online services. We have installed a new ventilation system in our building. You can

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Social Support Groups

PLEASE NOTE: We gradually are introducing our groups back in-person and so some will run a mixture of online and in-person sessions. Find out ore information here.

June 2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
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  • LGBTQ+ Women’s Craft & Social
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  • Breathe LGBTQ+ Stop Smoking Service **external service**
  • London Queer Books Group (in-person) **external group**
4
  • Mattrix (in-person)
5
  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café
  • Stonewall Housing **external group**
6
  • LGBTQ+ Neurodivergent Group
7
  • Crystal Meth Anonymous **external group**
  • London LGBTQ + Unpaid Carers Group **external group**
8
  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
  • CLASH sexual health screening
  • Changes (in-person)
9
  • T-Tuesday (in-person)
10
  • LGBTQ+ Over 50s Social (in-person)
  • Breathe LGBTQ+ Stop Smoking Service **external service**
  • Turning Point (in-person)
11
  • Pink Ink (in-person)
12
  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café
  • Stonewall Housing **external group**
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14
  • Crystal Meth Anonymous **external group**
  • Beaumont Society (in-person)
15
  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
  • LGBTQ+ Neurodivergent Group
16
  • LGBTQ+ Women’s Craft & Social
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  • London International Lesbians‘ Book Club **external group**
18
  • Mattrix (in-person)
19
  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café
  • Stonewall Housing **external group**
20
  • LGBTQ+ Neurodivergent Group
21
  • Crystal Meth Anonymous **external group**
22
  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
  • Changes (in-person)
23
  • T-Tuesday (in-person)
24
  • LGBTQ+ Over 50s Social (in-person)
  • Breathe LGBTQ+ Stop Smoking Service **external service**
  • Turning Point (in-person)
25
  • Pink Ink (in-person)
26
  • LGBTQ+ Drop-In Café
  • Stonewall Housing **external group**
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  • Crystal Meth Anonymous **external group**
29
  • Antidote Drop-In (in-person)
  • ONLINE - LGBTQ+ Neurodivergent Group
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